Kanniyakumari the ‘lands end’ of India is one of the most popular tourist spots of the country. It nestles elegantly on the very tip of the Indian peninsula, at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The town is at its best during the Chaitra Poornima (full moon day in April), when the Sun and Moon are face to face at the same horizon. Other full moon days are also special, when one can view the sunset and moon rise almost simultaneously.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial: The memorial built in 1970 on a rock in the sea, marks the spot where Swami Vivekananda, the great philosopher –guide, meditated at the end of 1892, bef
ore his departure to Chicago (USA), for participating in the World Religious Conference in 1893. It affords a fine view of the land’s end. Ferry services ply from the shore to the rock memorial at regular interv
als.
Thiruvalluvar Statue: The 133 feet high statue of Tamil saint poet Thiruvalluvar is set on a rock amidst sea near Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Reaching Kanyakumari:
By Air
Thiruvanathapuram (at a distance of 80 km) is the nearest airport to Kanyakumari. The airport has both domestic and international terminals. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Kanyakumari.
By Bus
There are regular bus services between Kanyakumari and Chennai (705km/16 hrs), Thiruvananthapuram (2.30 hrs), Rameswaram (410km/9 hrs), Madurai (245km/6 hr) and Nagercoil.
By Train
Kanyakumari is well-connected by rail to all the major cities in India.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial: The memorial built in 1970 on a rock in the sea, marks the spot where Swami Vivekananda, the great philosopher –guide, meditated at the end of 1892, bef
ore his departure to Chicago (USA), for participating in the World Religious Conference in 1893. It affords a fine view of the land’s end. Ferry services ply from the shore to the rock memorial at regular interv
als.Thiruvalluvar Statue: The 133 feet high statue of Tamil saint poet Thiruvalluvar is set on a rock amidst sea near Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
Reaching Kanyakumari:
By Air
Thiruvanathapuram (at a distance of 80 km) is the nearest airport to Kanyakumari. The airport has both domestic and international terminals. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Kanyakumari.
By Bus
There are regular bus services between Kanyakumari and Chennai (705km/16 hrs), Thiruvananthapuram (2.30 hrs), Rameswaram (410km/9 hrs), Madurai (245km/6 hr) and Nagercoil.
By Train
Kanyakumari is well-connected by rail to all the major cities in India.
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